Yesterday morning, a statue of Queen Victoria in Sydney’s CBD had red paint splashed over it, hours before the King and Queen Camilla were due to arrive.
A statue of Queen Victoria in Sydney’s CBD splashed with red paint.
The Queen met with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner Katie Kiss at a domestic and family violence roundtable yesterday.
“Domestic, family and sexual violence is one of those effects.”
The King visits the NCIE
He was welcomed with a smoking ceremony in the building’s courtyard, while chants of “You’re on stolen land” and “No pride in genocide” could be heard from outside the centre.
This time, Aunty Beryl offered the King kangaroo pies, before he was rushed off to the sports hall.
King Charles speaks with Elder Aunty Beryl Van-Oploo, during his visit to the National Centre of Indigenous Excellence. Credit: Toby Mellville/PA Wire Credit: Toby Mellville/PA
“I’m honoured to have him here because I grew up with respect,” she said before his arrival.
King Charles watched a performance by Indigenous dancers before going into a private meeting with Elders.
“Lidia really embodies what the modern-day warrior actually is about … never wavering from those issues on treaty, truth-telling, but more importantly, sovereignty and self-determination,” Ms Coe told the ABC.
“We are surviving a regime of extermination that is built upon stolen land.”
Opera House protest
“The infliction of pain upon our people is still felt. The trauma that we suffer continues from the monarchy, the King and the Australian government. This always was and always will be Aboriginal land,” he said.
A small group of a dozen protesters gathered near the Opera House where the King and Queen were due to arrive.
Many took to social media to share their reflections, with a photo of late actor Uncle Jack Charles circulating, with the caption “There will only be one King Charles”.